How to Tell If Someone Googles You

Written by michelle blessing

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Computer searches on Google could be trackable. (computer image by eka from Fotolia.com)

Google is a well-known search engine that people use to conduct a variety of searches on the Internet. Many people will Google someone or even themselves to see what information might be revealed. In this age of security breaches and identity thefts, people are now inclined to wonder who might be searching or Googling them on the Internet.

<p>Ziggs.com offers people a way to find out if they have been searched for on Google or anywhere else on the World Wide Web. Membership is free and takes only minutes to complete.

Skill level:

Easy

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Instructions

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Sign up for an account at Ziggs.com. You will be required to enter your basic information, such as first and last name, as well as the city and state you currently reside in. Hit "Next" when you complete this step.

2

Choose a silhouette to be displayed on your profile from the basic male and female choices. Enter your e-mail address and a password for your account. You will be able to receive Ziggs.com monthly newsletter, and you must agree to the Terms of Service before proceeding.

3

Activate your Ziggs.com account by checking the email you provided them with and clicking on the activation link. You will then be able to create a profile with additional information regarding your education and job experiences.

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You will now receive e-mails from Ziggs.com anytime a person searches for your name in Google or other Internet search engines. You can also log on to your Ziggs.com account page and track the number of visitors to your page. Ziggs.com will provide you with the location and time of the search, as well as any key words searched in addition to your name.

Tips and warnings

Ziggs.com can not provide you with the name of people searching for you, although you may be able to determine this based on the location given.

Be wary of how much personal information you provide on any website or search engine on the Internet.